COBB
Public safety academy starts next month
The Cobb County Department of Public Safety will offer a Citizens Public Safety Academy for residents. Participants will experience the Emergency Communications Center, Fire, Animal Control and Police, and how each performs its duties in protecting the citizens of Cobb County.
The free 14-week program will consist of 6:30 p.m. classes every Tuesday from Sept. 10 through Dec. 10 at various locations. Applicants must be over 21 and residents of Cobb County or work for the Cobb County government.
Information: Renee Cameron, Cobb County Department of Public Safety Training Center, 770-590-5650 or Renee.Cameron@cobbcounty.org. Mea Watkins
GWINNETT
Public may comment on Suwanee police
As part of the Suwanee Police Department’s voluntary re-accreditation process, assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. invite the public to comment at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Crossroads Center, 323 Buford Highway.
You may call 2-4 p.m. today at 770-904-7655. A copy of the standards is available from the Suwanee Police Department, 373 Buford Highway; e-mail dclark@suwanee.com or 770-904-7605.
Written comments may be mailed to: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Inc., 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, VA Information: 800-368-3757, 703-352-4225 or www.calea.org. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
FORSYTH
Woodall plans town hall meetings
U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga., will hold a town hall meeting with Forsyth County constituents 7- 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Forsyth County Administration Building, 110 E. Main St., Cumming. Woodall has also set a telephone town hall for Aug. 19. Information: woodall.house.gov Mark Woolsey for the AJC
FULTON
Fulton looking for special ed teachers
The Fulton County School system is looking to fill 53 teacher vacancies with most for special education teachers.
During a work session Tuesday evening, Muri told Fulton County school board members he wanted to make public appeal to qualified, committed special education teachers. Information: portal.fultonschools.org and click on 'Careers.' Wayne Washington
DEKALB
Youth soccer league registration underway
Registration is underway for youth soccer leagues that begin in September.
Registration is open until today at all county recreation centers for the league, which is open to children between 4 and 13. Fees range from $45 to $85 per child and include uniforms.
Information: 770-414-2113. April Hunt
HENRY
Town hall set to discuss road improvements
District III Commissioner Gary Barham will host a town hall meeting at 9 a.m. Aug. 31, in the Activity Center of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 992 Mt. Bethel Road, McDonough.
Potentially closing River Road will be the topic of discussion. Improving safety at the intersection of Wynn Road and Mt. Bethel Road at Highway 81 will also be discussed. Monroe Roark for the AJC
